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Thursday, June 2, 2011

Welcome, Wee Wallflower

On Tuesday morning I got a call from Katherine, Queen Bee of the Foster Department, letting me know that our babies had arrived. She said they were REALLY cute and described this perfect little set of four to me over the phone. I had a couple of commitments that day, and couldn't rush right down that very second, but as soon as I was free, I jumped into the car and raced to the shelter.

Lucky me, I got to see Sue (of Pitter Pats) who was there with Alvin, Myrtle and Russell! I said a quick hello to all of them and Katherine too, and then peeked into the carrier holding our new little family.

One by one, I pulled them out and we all squealed in delight. Yep, she was right. They were REALLY cute.

I headed home, set the babies up, and set off for an appointment. When I returned, there was a message from Lori in Vet Treatment. I wasn't expecting a call from her, and I'm a worrier, so naturally I assumed something was wrong with the kittens.

But that wasn't the case. Nope. Not at all. It was actually very good news.

Lori was calling to tell me that there was a 5th kitten in the set, and was wondering if I could come pick the little one up!

A fifth kitten? Huh?

Well, it turns out the gentleman who had brought these four kittens into the shelter had returned with one more.

He had discovered the four kittens in a wall (wall of what, I don't know) and brought them in that morning. Later that afternoon, he found kitten number five and returned to the shelter with her so she could be reunited with her family. The poor little thing was covered in dirt and dust, and was dehydrated too.

Bless you, kind gentleman, for looking again.

It was five minutes before close when I got this message, so I raced down to the shelter again to find number five. There she was, all by herself, in a cubby in the foster room, screaming at the top of her little lungs. I boxed her up, and off we went.

Poor little girl cried nearly the whole way home.

We got home, I popped open her carrier and put her in with the rest. Little Mister hissed, but I think that was directed towards me, not her. The others just went about their business. No big, grand hellos, more of a "oh, there you are" kind of greeting.

I think she was just fine with that. She was just so happy not to be alone anymore.

Oh, she's beautiful! She's my favorite of the (immensely cute) lot--I am a sucker for tiny tabbies (I've adopted three myself over the years, though they're not so tiny anymore). I'm so glad he went back to look again, and so glad she's now won the Kitten Lottery for getting to be raised among her siblings by you and the Bean. Kittens can't ask for a better start to life!

That is one kind, kind man who deserves extra special blessings. Don't know why I'm welling up right now, except for the fact it's always wonderful to be reminded of the essential goodness of people...and itty bitty kitties. She'll never be scared, alone, hungry or dehydrated again.

I read the story and when I got to this little sweetie's picture, I said outloud, but quietly (I'm at work) - OH. MY. GOD.Oh, is she a cutie - course I too, am a sucker for tiny tabbies! She is frickin' adorable!

And yes, bless that sweet man for finding these little ones, and going back to find this darling tiny fifth! :)

AWWWW! Penny Wallflower - she just turned up! Great naming suggestions everyone! And if she can't be Drew II, I like Clover for the little grey girl.

The man who found them could be a contractor - lots of time workers will find cats in the walls of building sites or old homes being refurbished. Good vibes to him indeed for looking out for little creatures.

Lord have mercy, what a story! And then I looked up "wallflower" and the description suits her to a T:Wall·flow·er (wôlflour)n.1.a. Any of numerous herbs of the genus Erysimum of the mustard family, having fragrant yellow, orange, or brownish flowers.

Sorry, friends. Their surname has been selected, but it's not Wallflower. It's a cute name, but it would imply these kittens are shy or meek - which they're not. We don't raise wallflowers around here! Only confident kitties!!

Jen, Who knows where mama is or if she'll be looking for her kittens. Tthe babies are safe here. And it's better for them to be here, than out there. Now they'll be vaccinated, get spayed or neutered, and live longer, healthier lives with loving families.

Awww, this one reminds me a little like my Lena who also has that white spot under her chin. I adopted her when she was 1 year old (estimated) so I don't know what she looked like as a kitten. This should be pretty close. And if the reverse is true, this one is going to stay an adorable, loyal, loving kitty when she grows up.

OMG, what a miracle! Bless that wonderful kind gentleman for rescuing that baby and the rest of her family! They're all insanely adorable, but I think this tiny girl is a total heartbreaker. Can't wait to see the group photo!

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